Ohio State vs Iowa Free Pick and Prediction – March 12

Ohio State vs Iowa Free Pick and Prediction – March 12

πŸ€ NCAAB Matchup! Can Ohio State cover -5? Our AI model breaks down the stats and trends for this exciting matchup! 🎯 Pick inside!

Tonight, Iowa face off against Ohio State in an NCAAB matchup at 6:00 PM EST. Bovada has Ohio State as -5 favorites with a total of 154 points. Who will come out on top in this NCAA clash? Let’s break down the stats.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Iowa @ Ohio State
  • Date/Time: March 12, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
  • Venue: Ohio State Home Arena
  • Broadcast: TBD

Current Betting Lines (Bovada)

TeamSpreadTotal
Iowa5 (-105)O 154
Ohio State-5 (-115)U 154

Team Comparison and Key Stats

Iowa (Away)

  • Record: 16-15-0 (51.6% )
  • Team Ranking: #59
  • Team Rating: 10.6
  • ATS: 11-19-1 (36.7% )
  • Over/Under: 16-15-0 (51.6% to Over)
  • Away PPG: 76.3
  • Away Opponents PPG: 84.5

Ohio State (Home)

  • Record: 17-14-0 (54.8% )
  • Team Ranking: #29
  • Team Rating: 15.2
  • ATS: 16-15-0 (51.6% )
  • Over/Under: 15-16-0 (48.4% to Over)
  • Home PPG: 84.7
  • Home Opponents PPG: 71.3

Team Statistics Comparison

CategoryIowa (Away)Ohio State (Home)
Season Record16-15-017-14-0
Win Rate51.6%54.8%
Points Per Game82.3 (#13🟒)79.1 (#41🟒)
Offensive Efficiency1.128 (#27🟒)1.1 (#60🟒)
Defensive Efficiency1.085 (#295)1.021 (#145)
Turnovers Per Game9.9 (#26🟒)10.9 (#103)
True Shooting %117.0% (#32🟒)114.8% (#56🟒)
3-Point Shooting %37.6% (#25🟒)37.2% (#33🟒)
Opponents 3-Point %34.4% (#216)30.1% (#13🟒)
Recent PPG (Last 3)74.787.7
ATS Record11-19-116-15-0
ATS Cover %36.7%51.6%

Betting Trends and Insights

  • Iowa is 36.7% ATS in their last 10 road games.
  • Ohio State has gone Over in 48.4% of their last 10 home games.

Prediction and Free Pick

Prediction: Ohio State’s edge at home should shine, but Ohio State keeps it competitive. Our model sees value in this matchup.

Free Pick: Ohio State -5 (-110) – β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½β˜†
Rationale: Strong indicators from home court and efficiency drive this pick.

Model Prediction

  • Projected Winner: Ohio State by 13.5 points
  • Current Spread: Ohio State -5
  • Pick: Ohio State -5
  • Confidence: Strong

Note: This pick shows significant value based on our model.

Conclusion

The Iowa-Ohio State clash is set to deliver, and we’re backing Ohio State -5 as our free pick. Visit onlinewagerreview.com for more analysis and premium picks, or bet now at Bovada. Share your thoughts belowβ€”happy wagering!

Disclaimer: All predictions are based on statistical analysis and historical data. While we strive for accuracy, please bet responsibly and within your means.

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